Nigerian Air Force Plane Crash in Ondo Kills 25

On Tuesday, a Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 twin-engine turboprop crashed into swampy waters near a naval base in Ondo state, resulting in the deaths of all 25 individuals on board. Initially, officials reported a death toll of 32, which was later revised.

The plane was on a routine flight from Benin City to Lagos when it went down. Villagers, including Akinte Omoteremi Toluwalase and Owoyemi Oluwadamilare, recounted hearing a loud noise and witnessing the aircraft engulfed in flames before it crashed.

Despite their efforts to assist in the search and rescue, they found only human body parts and debris in the water. The Nigerian Air Force confirmed there were no survivors.

Recovery operations are ongoing, with local volunteers actively participating. This incident marks one of the deadliest air disasters in Nigeria in recent years, surpassing previous crashes involving military aircraft.